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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Many investors mistakenly follow trends set by others, like benchmark investments, without conducting their own due diligence, which can lead to poor investment decisions.

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

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Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3

03/09/18

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